Kaitlyn Joshua is a faith organizer and activist whose advocacy for reproductive freedom is rooted in one of the most painful experiences of her life. In this episode, Kaitlyn shares how what began as a planned pregnancy turned into a medical crisis—when she was turned away from the emergency room twice while miscarrying, left to suffer for months without care. This moment wasn’t just a pivot — it was a reckoning. As a woman of faith, Kaitlyn recognized that her experience was not an anomaly; it was the direct result of restrictive reproductive policies in a post-Roe America. Fueled by her personal trauma and deep commitment to justice, Kaitlyn has become a powerful national voice, co-founding Abortion in America, joining the Harris-Walz campaign trail, and being named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year.

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Margot Blouin is the founder of Cadstrom, a rising tech company whose success is deeply rooted in her personal journey. In this special Pride Month episode, Margot shares how embracing her identity as a transgender woman wasn’t a detour from her professional path — it was the key to unlocking her full potential. For years, she hid her truth while building her career, fearing that authenticity might cost her everything. But when her body and spirit could no longer bear the weight, she chose to transition — a decision that not only changed her life but became the foundation for her company’s growth. Margot’s story is a powerful reminder that living authentically isn’t just courageous — it’s transformative.

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Jessica Vosk is a Broadway powerhouse, beloved for her unforgettable roles as Elphaba in Wicked, Jenna in Waitress, and now starring in the critically acclaimed Hell’s Kitchen. But before gracing center stage, Jessica’s path took a very different turn — one that led her to a high-powered career on Wall Street. In this episode, Jessica shares the remarkable story of how she went from crunching numbers in finance to chasing her long-held dream of performing on Broadway. Her pivot wasn’t instant — it took years of persistence, odd jobs, missed opportunities, and unshakable belief. And for the first time publicly, Jessica opens up about one of the most difficult chapters in her life: her struggle with alcohol and the life-changing decision to go to rehab.

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Lauren Harwell Godfrey creates bold, geometric fine jewelry, with rich symbolism in every piece. She has major clients, including former She Pivots guest, Vice President Kamala Harris! But Lauren’s jewelry business began as a creative side project - one that turned into a deeply personal calling, inspired by her heritage and honed through years of risk-taking. In this episode, Lauren shares how she went from over 15 years in advertising as an award-winning creative director, to culinary school and food blogging, to ultimately launching her own fine jewelry brand.

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When you hear the name Jane Seymour, you might think of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman or her unforgettable Bond girl role in Live and Let Die. But behind the Hollywood glamour is a story of quiet courage, resilience, and reinvention. In this episode, Jane opens up about a chapter of her life few know about—when, at the peak of her career, she faced financial devastation and personal betrayal. After her ex-husband lost their money, Jane was on the brink of losing her home and forced to start over. With incredible warmth and candor, she shares how she navigated that darkness, and how choosing to say yes—to new opportunities, to healing, to love—helped her build an entirely new life in her 50s, 60s, and beyond.

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Caitlin Murray had built a full life as a working mom of two, preparing to return full-time to her job after the birth of her third child - until everything changed. When her oldest son was diagnosed with leukemia, Caitlin made the decision to stay home, putting her career on pause to care for her family during an unimaginably hard season of life. What started as writing to cope slowly evolved into “Big Time Adulting,” a viral Instagram account that now resonates with over a million people. In this episode, Caitlin opens up about the grief, humor, and grit behind her unexpected pivot, the evolution of her relationship to success, and how sharing her most honest self online helped her - and so many others - feel a little less alone.

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Elaine Welteroth had already made a name for herself as a trailblazer—breaking glass ceilings as the youngest-ever and first Black Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, elevating the conversation around politics and culture in fashion media, and later stepping into new roles as a bestselling author and Project Runway judge. But it was motherhood that sparked her most personal and powerful pivot yet. In this episode, Elaine opens up about the challenges of her pregnancy journey, how discovering midwifery care changed everything, and why she launched birthFUND—an initiative aimed at tackling America’s maternal health crisis by expanding access to affirming birth care. This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the pivots that are born from love, challenge, and resilience—just like Elaine’s.

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Hilary Hoffman had achieved what so many strive for in the finance world: a high-powered job at one of the most elite institutions, Goldman Sachs. But, like so many women I talk to on this show, Hilary felt called to take a leap of faith and make a big pivot, leaving finance behind and launching SotoMethod - the latest in-demand workout class both in New York City and online. On this episode, Hilary opens up about the tough and pragmatic choices she had to make in leaving behind a secure job and jumping into the world of entrepreneurship; her motivation for creating a fitness brand that focuses on sculpting and efficiency (for those of us with packed calendars!); and her challenging pregnancy journey.

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